Gauteng health MEC under fire for “patients prefer sleeping on floor” remark

DA Gauteng shadow MEC for health, Jack Bloom, is calling for the firing of Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko after she claimed some patients “prefer” sleeping on hospital floors. Bloom says her comments reveal a shocking disconnect from the reality in public hospitals, where patients often wait days in casualty for admission. From elderly patients left on hard chairs to overcrowded wards, the situation highlights the province’s deep healthcare challenges. Phemelo speaks to Bloom about the crisis and his calls for accountability.